Countdown:
2979 Days to the Moon
Written by Suzanne Slade
Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez

★ “Elegant and informative, this is sure to attract casual browsers and true space nerds alike.” ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

★ “Captivating free-verse narrative…vivid mixed-media illustrations that stun with photographic realism and varied perspectives…this well-researched title offers a stirring introduction to one of humankind’s most impressive undertakings.” ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

★ “Stunning… Slade’s carefully crafted, often alliterative text, written in free verse, is both succinct and readable, drawing this large topic down to the most necessary and interesting facts with enough detail to excite young teens as well as adults who may have lived through the missions.… Truly out of this world. A must-buy for most poetry collections.” ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

Parents’ Choice Gold Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2018

Eureka! Gold Nonfiction Children’s Book Award ―California Reading Association, 2018

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ―NSTA / CBC, 2019

Booklist’s Top 10 Sci-Tech Books for Youth 2018

Best STEM Books ―ASEE / ITEEA / NSTA / SEPA / CBC, 2019

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book ―Best Information Books for Older Readers 2018

The Planetary Society‘s 2018 Recommended Space Books for Kids

Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine’s Best Children’s Books of 2018

Celebrate Science‘s 17 Favorite STEM Books of 2018

Mackin Books in Bloom‘s 2018 Favorite Nonfiction

My Storytime Corner‘s Best Children’s Books of 2018

Hoover Library’s Staff Picks of 2018: Nonfiction

Leaf Litter Critters
Written by Leslie Bulion
Illustrated by Robert Meganck

★ “The poems are expertly crafted in a variety of forms (identified in the backmatter). The language is lively and the imagery appropriate. With alliteration, internal rhymes, and careful rhythm, these will be a delight to read aloud and learn…. Meganck’s engaging digital drawings give each creature pop-eyes and attitude…. A delightful, memorable introduction to an unsung ecosystem.” ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award Silver Honor ―California Reading Association, 2018

Moonbeam Children’s Book Award (Silver, Children’s Poetry) ―Independent Publisher, 2018

In the Rain
Written by Elizabeth Spurr
Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant

★ “This charming board book…will inspire conversation and simple science explorations.” ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

My Storytime Corner‘s Best Children’s Books of 2018

Miguel y su valiente caballero:
El joven Cervantes sueña a don Quijote
Written by Margarita Engle
Illustrated by Raúl Colón

★ “With the assistance of Mlawer and Lázaro, National Young People’s Poet Laureate Engle brings to children the childhood of the great storyteller Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra in his native tongue….the Spanish translation by Mlawer and Lázaro beautifully captures the rhythm and language of the original…. Colón’s remarkable pen-and-ink-and-watercolor illustrations have an old-masters quality that perfectly complements the narrative… This is a worthy translation of a beautiful and engaging book.” ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

A Fuse #8 Production: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Bilingual Books for Kids

Best Children’s Picture Books of the Year in Spanish ―Bank Street College of Education, 2019

Am I Yours?
Written and illustrated by Alex Latimer

★ “This is a must-have addition to any children’s collection and a surefire crowd-pleaser at a dinosaur storytime. One might call it a roaring success.” ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

The Snow Lion
Written by Jim Helmore
Illustrated by Richard Jones

★ “A well-crafted tale about healthy adaptation to new environs merges with superb artwork.” ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Atlanta Parent’s Best Books of 2018

Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers
Celebrating Animal Underdogs
Written by Melissa Stewart
Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis

Eureka! Gold Nonfiction Children’s Book Award ―California Reading Association, 2018

Golden Kite (nonfiction honor book) ―Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, 2019

The Nerdies: Nonfiction Picture Books ―Nerdy Book Club, 2018

Heise Reads & Recommends: Favorite 2018 Nonfiction Picture Books

Mile High Reading‘s Picture Books I Loved in 2018

Pernille Ripp‘s Favorite Books of 2018

Kid Lit Frenzy‘s End of the Year Favorites

The Brainstorm Plus‘s Top 10s of 2018: Juvenile Nonfiction

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth
Written by Dori Hillestad Butler
Illustrated by Nancy Meyers

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book ―Best Fiction Books for Younger Readers 2018

A Fuse #8 Production: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Easy Books

The Nerdies: Early Readers and Early Chapter Books ―Nerdy Book Club, 2018

We are Teachers‘ 50 of the Best Books for First Grade

The King of Bees
Written by Lester L. Laminack
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

Parents’ Choice Recommended Award  —Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2018

Mississippi Library Commission’s Best Picture Books of 2018

Izzy Gizmo
Written by Pip Jones
Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2018

Mockingbird Award (Nominee) ―Abilene Independent School District, 2018-2019

Omaha Public Library‘s Top Shelf: Staff Favorites from 2018

Best STEM Books ―ASEE / ITEEA / NSTA / SEPA / CBC, 2019

A Mighty Girl‘s 2018 Best Books of the Year

Little Whale
Written and illustrated by Jo Weaver

Parents’ Choice Recommended Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2018

My Storytime Corner‘s Best Children’s Books of 2018

About Woodpeckers
A Guide for Children
Written by Cathryn Sill
Illustrated by John Sill

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ―NSTA / CBC, 2019

Kalinka and Grakkle
Written and illustrated by Julie Paschkis

Parents’ Choice Recommended Award —Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2018

Blacksmith’s Song
Written by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
Illustrated by Anna Rich

Parents’ Choice Recommended Award —Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2018

The Secret Science of Magic
Written by Melissa Keil

Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2018

Hansel & Gretel
Written & illustrated by Bethan Woollvin

A Mighty Girl‘s 2018 Best Books of the Year

Library Matters‘s Most Memorable Picture Books of 2018

Abraham Lincoln’s Dueling Words
Written by Donna Janell Bowman
Illustrated by S.D. Schindler

A Fuse #8 Production: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 American History

Find these titles and more at your local library, indie bookstore, or Barnes & Noble. Do you have a Peachtree favorite from 2018? Let us know!

Let’s do a quick montage! Like they do in the movies!

In August we learned all about parrots, and learned a couple of football gambits from Jesse, Jay and Savannah.

In September Stanley had two full career changes! Pig and Small became lifelong friends! And Charlie Bumpers used desensitization techniques to overcome his Halloween fears!

We wrapped up in October with an animal parade, a skiing sock and pup, and a lifesaving dog. 

 
That wraps it up for this season, but we’ve got exciting changes in store for Spring 2015 titles.  In addition to reviews, we’ll also be showing blog tour followers story time ideas, crafts, flannel board patterns, discussion questions, and more extension activities!  You can thank our guest bloggers for that! As always, visit our website for free Teachers Guides.